Backup for Windows XP

[Piff]

I've now installed a new hard disk and set up a Buffalo LS-XHL718 NAS back up disc on my network.

Tried to find the backup program in XP and found that it has to be installed seperately from the installation disk.
So, done that, ran a back up (I think - cos I haven't looked for it on the NAS yet!)

Next thing, I thought, is to schedule the backup to run daily. Fine, in system tools is "task scheduler"
Ran that to set the backup task and it finishes with an error message
The new task has been created but man not run because the account information could not be set.
The specific error is:
0x80070005 : Access is denied
Try using the Task Page Browse button to locate the application

Did that and guess what - another error message
An error has occurred when attempting to set ask account information.
0x80070005 : Access is denied
You do not have permission to perform the requested operation

So I googled 0x80070005 and there is a Microsoft Hotfix. Downloaded that - no change.
Found a 3rd party application "Rizone Security Restore 0.2.2.228" and ran that - still no change

So 2 possible solutions:-
Does anyone know how to fix this 0x80070005 error so I can get task sheduler to run correctly
Alternative - does anyone know of an alternative backup program which has its own built in scheduler so I can give up running round Bill Gates circles?

 

[Sp!ke]

Why don't you let your backup software do the scheduling instead of creating a scheduled task?

As for the errors, is the profile you used to install/run your backup software or your scheduler an administrator account?

 

[Piff]

Why don't you let your backup software do the scheduling instead of creating a scheduled task?

Can you create a schedule from windows backup? - opp's just looked at advanced settings and maybe I can do it from there. However, if anyone can recommend a 3rd party back up utility it may get me round further windows error messages

As for the errors, is the profile you used to install/run your backup software or your scheduler an administrator account?

I am the only user so I assume I have administrator rights

 

[mrsdoyle]

acronis true image home. very easy to use.

http://www.acronis.com/homecomputing/products/trueimage/index.html

 

[Sp!ke]

Ignore the spam for a moment (actually acronis is a good product) and lets work out what you are backing up and why.

I assume you're just backing up data rather than the whole OS?

If so I guess we are looking at stuff contained in My Docs, Favourites, your Desktop.. and how are you backing up your emails?

I think for most people the single thing they'll miss most in the case of a total HDD death is their photo's. So... there are a few online photo repositories that are free. I use picasa where I have a few GB of free storage of photo's. Picasa will allow you to sync photo's between multiple PC's and will retain an onlie copy too. Well worth doing this if you arent already.

Whilst you can use MS Backup or one of the other freebies like GFI to your NAS box, if you really value your data, you need to have your backups remote from your PC so if you have a flood or fire or whatever you are covered. A NAS disk is a very good starting point but do consider investing in some kind of internet based backup solution - Carbonite is probably my favourite but it has a £40 annual cost albeit for unlimited data.

I think my photo's alone are worth £40 per year so I'm happy to pay that sort of money.

 

[Piff]

Ignore the spam for a moment (actually acronis is a good product) and lets work out what you are backing up and why.

I assume you're just backing up data rather than the whole OS?

If so I guess we are looking at stuff contained in My Docs, Favourites, your Desktop.. and how are you backing up your emails?

I think for most people the single thing they'll miss most in the case of a total HDD death is their photo's. So... there are a few online photo repositories that are free. I use picasa where I have a few GB of free storage of photo's. Picasa will allow you to sync photo's between multiple PC's and will retain an onlie copy too. Well worth doing this if you arent already.

Whilst you can use MS Backup or one of the other freebies like GFI to your NAS box, if you really value your data, you need to have your backups remote from your PC so if you have a flood or fire or whatever you are covered. A NAS disk is a very good starting point but do consider investing in some kind of internet based backup solution - Carbonite is probably my favourite but it has a £40 annual cost albeit for unlimited data.

I think my photo's alone are worth £40 per year so I'm happy to pay that sort of money.

The backup are for My Docs, Favourites, & possibly desktop although I'm going to try to keep the desktop clear, relocating anything of value to My Docs. Photos are usually in my docs, or in the camera or backed up to cd rom from time to time.

I hadn't considered online storage, a good idea in the event of fire (flood not appropriate as I live at the top of a hill)

E-mails are all web mail & stored online (hotmail & 1and1) I had thought these may be suitable for "storing" some data as I can e-mail it to myself & it is accessible from anywhere.

So is Picasa may be a good starting point for photos in addition to the NAS.
For backing up to NAS, acronis? or is there something more suited to me - ie idiot proof